@@RC-fi8nn This same radio X did an interview with them for Automatic For The People. Great stuff! I even liked how the interviewer asked about the song "Revolution" on the B--Sides. It was a great song, and I too was curious how close it came to making it on the album.
R.E.M. Monster = me wanting to take up guitar in the late 90s. Today, after giving up playing for a decade, Monster re-release = me wanting to take it up again.
my parents went to go and see REM in 1995 when my mum was pregnant with me, years later they were the first band I ever saw on the accelerate tour in 2008, words cannot express how much love i have for these dudes and the music they made
They never broke up on bad terms, they decided that they were done with R.E.M. so they've always remained friends. Much like when Bill left they stayed friends with him. They nearly broke up after Around the Sun. Accelerate and Collapse Into Now were the redemption from that and they signed off on a high. I always loved the ending to Collapse Into Now, the way that if you played it on repeat the last track loops into the first. Much like R.E.M. it signalled the end, but not the permanent end. It keeps going, much like they have as friends.
I was at secondary school when out of time and Automatic For The People was released. And I was 18 when monster come out, it was my soundtrack to my later, teenage life. Also see them play live in 95 Cardiff (will never forget.)What a diverse band.
The parts about Iggy Pop and Michael Stipe not really wanting "to be" Iggy made me think. Even though Iggy/James is one of the musicians I most look up to, he's probably lowest on the list of heroes I would choose to become, or even be like. Strangely enough, I really think that's a higher honor than if I did want to emulate him. But, back to Mike and Mike here. I just love the few long-form interviews we have with either of them. They're both so interesting. Stipe tends to need about 15 minutes before he lets himself fully open up, but when he gets over his shyness, you can really see the genius behind all those years of great music. And Mills is just pure charisma and composure (and genius himself) from the moment they hit record. And finally, I just have to say that I'm ruling it "impossible" that Monster (Monster!) is 25 years old. It's still "the new R.E.M. album" to me!
I was waiting for a Widespread Panic reference, there was much synchronicity with these two bands from Athena Georgia who were traveling the same path musically and paralleled each other at the very least with their fierce tour seasons, even though their styles were worlds apart despite being southern “progressive” rock bands that would eventually spend most of their time playing shows
@H Kay yeah and people should acknowledge how good their albums have been since they reformed in 2010. I'll never understand how bands like stereophonic still manage number 1 albums and suede don't. One of the most underrated bands in the history of music.
@@bigneon_glitter yeah their music has more drama in it. Oasis was just straight up rock n roll that borrowed off other bands. Even now in their 50s suede don't look out of place on stage they still got the energy and the material. Songs like flytipping and the invisibles on their last album are classics
REM along with Pearl jam are the perfect example of a band who are not scared to push boundaries and still remain fresh and exciting still to this very day
Think I've watched/listened to all the "Monster" 25 promo interviews. My heart sunk a little at the start of this, but no - this is the best! Mike and Michael work so well together. That pair revisiting and singing R.E.M. songs live again after such a time apart would be something to behold.
The most eagerly anticipated REM album that they released and one that was made with touring in mind. A great opening track with WTFK that you could just blast out as loudly as possible,then you had the contrast with songs such as 'Tongue' and 'I Don't Sleep I Dream'. I always thought 'Strange Currencies' was going to be a bigger hit than it actually was.
Never noticed until now the initials for What's The Frequency, Kenneth? basically are "what the f*ck!?" Also totally agree with you on Strange Currencies, love that song.
I really like Michael's new single collaboration Your Capricious Soul. It is simple but builds sonic tension and when the end comes it feels like it is going to take off in a great outburst of instruments but then abruptly ends. It kind of hurts my mind similar to someone playing only 7 notes in an octave. You are eagerly waiting to hear that last note and nothing. Anyway it would be nice if Michael were to release a handful of new music. I know REM isn't going to happen again. Love their music ever since I was in elementary school and got to see them live on 5 different tours starting with the Green Tour in 89. They were the 1st to really get me obsessed with music and lyrics that seemed to mean something more.
i really appreciate them doing this. i think its very inspiring to up and coming music makers to not leave the song inspirations and the process such a mystery. its very generous.
Still listen to it! Still remember buying it 25 years ago & I bought an R.E.M chain that I wore.. I did get a few laughs but being 14 I didn't really know why it was so funny.. I figured out the joke was on them & they just hadn't heard Monster yet & their idea of R.E.M was Everybody Hurts or Shiny Happy People.
When Stipe talks about being 33 years young and doing so much, I think back to the fact that I was 16 and these guys were considered the elder statesmen of alternative rock
galactica80 I remember an interview with him from that era when somebody called him one of Alt-rock’s elder statesman. Stipe laughed it off and mentioned that he was the same age as Brad Pitt.
Monster is a really, really, great album. Postmodernist just before Britpop laid claim to it again. I regard Binky the Doormat as an honourary member of Monster too. Some might regard The Wake Up Bomb as Monster material too but it has a high octane positive road trip energy to it that suits New Adventures in Hi-Fi very much.
My old friends from Macon & Athens, GA. Used to hang out with REM and The B-52s at Shenanigans in Milledgeville. Some years later in 1992 my band, The Nightshade Project played the Civic Center in Macon. Although we had to use a larger venue to accommodate the ticket sales, I always wished I could have played the long gone Shenanigans Club.
I saw the tour at Milton Keynes Bowl with Blur in support, amazing gig. I seem to remember there were loads of light bulbs hanging above them, no idea why I remember that but it's the image I have.
Monster tour I caught in Atlanta Omni 95 and had just seen the Dead there and was behind soundboard and was worried the volume was too low so like the obnoxious guy I am I went up to the soundboard and told the guy and man it was the coolest thing ever he turned it wayyyy up it really made the show for me. What's the frequency kenneth great rager opener.
Great band....one of my favourite....there has always been R.E.M. in one form or another on my walkman or in my record collection... This video is awesome...love the anekdote of Mike Mills where he admits looking forward playing 'Star 69' during a gig...
It's strange isn't it because he has always given the impression that he'd rather stay at home and after his aneurysm his distaste for being on the road was one of the main reasons for quitting.
"Crush with Eyeliner seems to be about an obsessive". The whole album is first person character piece stories about obsession. Or lust and love as they used to be called in a less sexless age.
I'd never heard the mix of "Let Me In" without the keyboards in the background... I definitely prefer that (the album) version. The keyboards add such a haunting part to such an emotional song.
Now THIS in an interview for a band revisiting an album. This is what the fans want!
Absolutely! Sometimes I feel interviews talk about everything but the music. Wish more were like this one.
@@RC-fi8nn This same radio X did an interview with them for Automatic For The People. Great stuff! I even liked how the interviewer asked about the song "Revolution" on the B--Sides. It was a great song, and I too was curious how close it came to making it on the album.
Right. THIS is well-informed, interested, involved journalism. Hats off.
This is a brilliant podcast / interview
And such a treat for fans that these albums changed their lives
Same here! You TOTALLY speak for me here
R.E.M. are not only my favourite band, they are the reason I began to love music.
Same
mEE TWO!!
I always loved Mike Mills' Bass Lines. REM is one of Americas best bands ever.
I have been a fan since Murmur.
I never saw them in concert. I sincerely regret never going.... It was stupid of me. ugh.
His harmonies is excellent too.
One of the world's best band ever!
Kim Oxholm Nilsson MM is my favorite part of REM🌟💖✨
He is the secret weapon.
R.E.M. Monster = me wanting to take up guitar in the late 90s. Today, after giving up playing for a decade, Monster re-release = me wanting to take it up again.
😂😂😂😂💞💞💞💞
do it
People say they play guitar. I heard one time, that's because you play with your guitar. The technical comes later....
1994 was technically the mid 90s
my parents went to go and see REM in 1995 when my mum was pregnant with me, years later they were the first band I ever saw on the accelerate tour in 2008, words cannot express how much love i have for these dudes and the music they made
“I’m 59, I look great!” You sure do Michael, you sure do ❤️
Eh
amazing that a band can break up and still be seen in public together talking about their love for their own work. so very very rare.
REM are unique and original
Zzzzzzz-zzz
They remained friends. They were always close throughout all the years as a band.
They never broke up on bad terms, they decided that they were done with R.E.M. so they've always remained friends. Much like when Bill left they stayed friends with him. They nearly broke up after Around the Sun. Accelerate and Collapse Into Now were the redemption from that and they signed off on a high. I always loved the ending to Collapse Into Now, the way that if you played it on repeat the last track loops into the first. Much like R.E.M. it signalled the end, but not the permanent end. It keeps going, much like they have as friends.
I listened to the interview, and every time they mentioned a song - listened to it full volume. Best Saturday night on TH-cam i've ever had.
I get the chills hearing them reflect back on their career.
"Monster" was exactly that. Few albums can kick you in the face then cradle you.
I definitely underappreciated this album when it first came out. Rediscovered it a few months back and loving it.
I could listen to Micheal talk all day....he has such a soft, soothing voice.
Indeed
Love it how Michael gives props to his influences.
“What’s the Frequency Kenneth” made me eventually buy a Vox amp. That sound 😍
Buck used a Mesa Boogie Rectifier Trem-O-Verb on "Monster". But don't get rid of the Vox.
What a treat
My favourite r.e.m album
This is amazing for lifelong r.e.m fans
Thankyou Thankyou Thankyou
'putting up a front to protect yourself.' that is a very accurate description of the time.
R.E.M. are one of the previous few bands that went ‘Stadium’ but did it really well.
I was at secondary school when out of time and Automatic For The People was released. And I was 18 when monster come out, it was my soundtrack to my later, teenage life. Also see them play live in 95 Cardiff (will never forget.)What a diverse band.
Cant wait for New Adventures
My favorite R.E.M. album.
@@generaseven It is their masterpiece. From the first note to the last line, sheer perfection.
@@jonphillips1482 Leave is my favorite song. By a band. Ever.
The parts about Iggy Pop and Michael Stipe not really wanting "to be" Iggy made me think. Even though Iggy/James is one of the musicians I most look up to, he's probably lowest on the list of heroes I would choose to become, or even be like. Strangely enough, I really think that's a higher honor than if I did want to emulate him.
But, back to Mike and Mike here. I just love the few long-form interviews we have with either of them. They're both so interesting. Stipe tends to need about 15 minutes before he lets himself fully open up, but when he gets over his shyness, you can really see the genius behind all those years of great music. And Mills is just pure charisma and composure (and genius himself) from the moment they hit record.
And finally, I just have to say that I'm ruling it "impossible" that Monster (Monster!) is 25 years old. It's still "the new R.E.M. album" to me!
This is good rock n roll, uh, music.
REMIX!
Slane castle 1995 monster still have my ticket what a band great music great memories
“King of Comedy” is by far my favourite track on the album. Great song.
Any time someone remembers Michael Hutchence fondly makes me instantly like them. I've always liked R.E.M. time to revisit Monster.
I've listened to Strange Currencies a hundred times...
...and just now do I hear the Michael Hutchence reference.
Hutchence does the best cover of Iggy Pop's The Passenger. It's cheesy that it's on a Batman soundtrack, but talk about swagger...
Wow.
Please tour again! So many of us still never got to see you live!
Seen them live at Hammersmith and also at Istanbul. What legends were they. I feel privileged to see them live
My eyes got cloudy when Michael mentioned vic chestnut. So many incredible musical references, such a monumental album. What a band
I was waiting for a Widespread Panic reference, there was much synchronicity with these two bands from Athena Georgia who were traveling the same path musically and paralleled each other at the very least with their fierce tour seasons, even though their styles were worlds apart despite being southern “progressive” rock bands that would eventually spend most of their time playing shows
I truly hope this continues
With new adventures in HI-FI
As Michael says enthusiastically “ that happens to be my favourite “
Mike Mills & Fred Norris(Howard Stern Show) look almost like twins.
Love R.E.M. Wish they would record a new album. The world can use it for sure.
Great story told by Stipe concerning Micheal H. of INXS.
Micheal Stipes..
What a Legend 👏👏👏🫡, tuned in from Liverpool UK 🇬🇧 👏
The best alternativ rock band..!👍👏👏🇪🇬
Still love to drift back to that hot summers night at Milton keynes in 1995 what a night as a 15 year old!
Brilliant, I love REM it was the end of an era for me when they stopped playing.
Great interview..sweet mentioning of Michael Hutchence and INXS..
Inxs are amazing too
Great album. Tongue is one of the sexiest songs ever.
Hope they do one of these for New Adventures!
Best R.E.M. album, ever as time marched on
Good interview by a host who is not trying to be the star for once 👍
So happy Michael mentioned Brett Anderson and suede
@H Kay yeah and people should acknowledge how good their albums have been since they reformed in 2010. I'll never understand how bands like stereophonic still manage number 1 albums and suede don't. One of the most underrated bands in the history of music.
Suede are the best UK band of their generation. SCI-FI LULLABIES towers above every album of the 90s.
@@bigneon_glitter yeah their music has more drama in it. Oasis was just straight up rock n roll that borrowed off other bands. Even now in their 50s suede don't look out of place on stage they still got the energy and the material. Songs like flytipping and the invisibles on their last album are classics
@@mojopin1997 Couldn’t agree more. For me Blood Sports is brilliant and so rich with both emotion and attitude.
REM along with Pearl jam are the perfect example of a band who are not scared to push boundaries and still remain fresh and exciting still to this very day
U2
I enjoyed this interview so much. Tks!
My all time favorite REM album.
Amazing album. Absolutely unique.
THE BEST THING OIS TO STOP THIS VIDEO AND GO AND LISTEN TO THE RECORD, ITS AMAZING.
My favorite band ever.
Bang and blame is an awesome track
Can't believe they slated King of comedy. Love that track. Well, every track on the album.
I love the track too
Totally agree , I couldn’t believe how much they were dissing it , I love that song , broke new grounds for them
Think I've watched/listened to all the "Monster" 25 promo interviews. My heart sunk a little at the start of this, but no - this is the best! Mike and Michael work so well together. That pair revisiting and singing R.E.M. songs live again after such a time apart would be something to behold.
24:20 is when they talk about Strange Currencies. One of the best songs on the album in my opinion.
Its my favorite song from the album
Can't wait for New Adventures, it's one of my favorites too.
Great music of American rock band. I like British rocks but I like them as well. They got old but still young.
Thanks for blowing my fucking eardrums with the intro BLAST. Monster is my favourite REM album. Your intro is my favourite heart attack soundtrack.
My favourite US band, completely unique imo. Their influences aren't obvious.
The most eagerly anticipated REM album that they released and one that was made with touring in mind. A great opening track with WTFK that you could just blast out as loudly as possible,then you had the contrast with songs such as 'Tongue' and 'I Don't Sleep I Dream'. I always thought 'Strange Currencies' was going to be a bigger hit than it actually was.
Never noticed until now the initials for What's The Frequency, Kenneth? basically are "what the f*ck!?" Also totally agree with you on Strange Currencies, love that song.
What a great interview... not even a big rem fan - but this was very enjoyable!
I really like Michael's new single collaboration Your Capricious Soul. It is simple but builds sonic tension and when the end comes it feels like it is going to take off in a great outburst of instruments but then abruptly ends. It kind of hurts my mind similar to someone playing only 7 notes in an octave. You are eagerly waiting to hear that last note and nothing. Anyway it would be nice if Michael were to release a handful of new music. I know REM isn't going to happen again. Love their music ever since I was in elementary school and got to see them live on 5 different tours starting with the Green Tour in 89. They were the 1st to really get me obsessed with music and lyrics that seemed to mean something more.
I never cared for anything after Monster. But everything before (and Monster) is GREAT
Up is fantastic.
Miss this band badly...
R.E.M. come back!
i really appreciate them doing this. i think its very inspiring to up and coming music makers to not leave the song inspirations and the process such a mystery. its very generous.
Still listen to it! Still remember buying it 25 years ago & I bought an R.E.M chain that I wore.. I did get a few laughs but being 14 I didn't really know why it was so funny.. I figured out the joke was on them & they just hadn't heard Monster yet & their idea of R.E.M was Everybody Hurts or Shiny Happy People.
My favorite REM album.....25 years?!?! Gosh, I'm old! 😱 And I'm still waiting for Kurt&Michael collaboration.... 😔
Pennyroyal_T.1975 - why didn’t Kurt just get on that plane!!!!!!
Me too. :(
Oh.... really?! I didn't notice it......... 😑
You is an amazing song!
I remember my friend Tami Greenfield who loved rem and especially ms.....they were all gems....
When Stipe talks about being 33 years young and doing so much, I think back to the fact that I was 16 and these guys were considered the elder statesmen of alternative rock
galactica80 I remember an interview with him from that era when somebody called him one of Alt-rock’s elder statesman. Stipe laughed it off and mentioned that he was the same age as Brad Pitt.
@@78aray lol. I totally remember that
I also remember someone saying that if "Neil young is the godfather of grunge, then r.e.m. are the hip older brothers"
Monster is a really, really, great album. Postmodernist just before Britpop laid claim to it again. I regard Binky the Doormat as an honourary member of Monster too. Some might regard The Wake Up Bomb as Monster material too but it has a high octane positive road trip energy to it that suits New Adventures in Hi-Fi very much.
Thank you very!!..👍🌷
Thank you, Radio X, for spelling R.E.M. correctly.
I love Michael Stipe , front man of R.E.M. band.
saw them in 99, really enjoyed this interview.
The right amount of crunch at the right time.
REM were the kings of 1995 👍
Happy birthday, dear Michael ☮️
John Kennedy, great interview sir!
Classic Album
Love these insights from such a great band, great in every way.
Please please reunite and play live again!
What fun that intro with head phones
Two legends
Fantastic interview. Love it!
Best REM album by far!!
My old friends from Macon & Athens, GA. Used to hang out with REM and The B-52s at Shenanigans in Milledgeville. Some years later in 1992 my band, The Nightshade Project played the Civic Center in Macon. Although we had to use a larger venue to accommodate the ticket sales, I always wished I could have played the long gone Shenanigans Club.
great interview and interviewer
I remember seeing this band at CARDIFF ARMS PARK on the MONSTER tour it was a hot sunny day. DEL AMITRI were on the bill It was a fabulous gig
I saw the tour at Milton Keynes Bowl with Blur in support, amazing gig. I seem to remember there were loads of light bulbs hanging above them, no idea why I remember that but it's the image I have.
Great. Thank you for uploading 👍👍👊
Still listen to this album all the time in the car!
Would like to have heard something behind the genius of the cool digital delays in Bang-and-Blame!
Michael's monologue that ends around 19 minutes in is quite interesting.
If anyone else is looking for it, they start talking about Star 69 at 19:16. One of my favorite R.E.M. songs.
Para mí son; super especiales
This is fantastic
One of my favourite cds !
Monster tour I caught in Atlanta Omni 95 and had just seen the Dead there and was behind soundboard and was worried the volume was too low so like the obnoxious guy I am I went up to the soundboard and told the guy and man it was the coolest thing ever he turned it wayyyy up it really made the show for me. What's the frequency kenneth great rager opener.
Great band....one of my favourite....there has always been R.E.M. in one form or another on my walkman or in my record collection...
This video is awesome...love the anekdote of Mike Mills where he admits looking forward playing 'Star 69' during a gig...
This is such a blast to listen to!
Saw the monster tour in Cardiff arms park 95 bring back REM
When I was a kid, I also thought that INXS was pronounced "inkses". I also called RR (XING) a "zing" in my ignorance!
The drummer said "i want to ROCK! We don't, I'm out"
We TOTALLY have to thank Bill Berry for this.
It's strange isn't it because he has always given the impression that he'd rather stay at home and after his aneurysm his distaste for being on the road was one of the main reasons for quitting.
Yeah then he quit because he didn’t like touring etc - go figure!
Amen 🙏 to that Michael Stipe as shown on 18:42-19:00.
"Crush with Eyeliner seems to be about an obsessive".
The whole album is first person character piece stories about obsession. Or lust and love as they used to be called in a less sexless age.
I love King of Comedy
I'd never heard the mix of "Let Me In" without the keyboards in the background... I definitely prefer that (the album) version. The keyboards add such a haunting part to such an emotional song.
Watched them live on the Monster tour in uk in 95.